Good morning, USD 495 families there will be a 2-hour delay of school for USD 495 today. This will provide additional time for arrival to school and for our crews to prepare our facilities. Again USD 495 will have a 2-hour delay today. We encourage everyone to stay safe and use caution when traveling. Thank you for your understanding.
Come work with us at Tri-County! We’re hiring paraprofessionals for the Kinsley-Offerle, Ft. Larned, and Pawnee Heights districts. Whether you’re looking for full-time, part-time, or substitute work, we’ll be flexible with your schedule and other commitments.
We offer:
💼 Competitive pay and great benefits
⏰ A family-friendly work schedule
🚗 Transportation options if needed
Check out the opportunities and apply today: https://usd495.schoolspring.com/?jobid=
We’d love to have you join the team! #larnedpride
January 9 is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! We want to take a moment to thank the Larned Police Department and the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office for their continued partnership and dedication to keeping our schools and community safe. #bettertogether
A special shoutout to our USD 495 School Resource Officer, Marc Perez, for all you do to support our students and staff every day. #larnedpride
We all know these two leaders are something special—but did you catch Mrs. McGurk and Mrs. Keith out there this morning, helping kids out of cars during drop-off... in the freezing cold?! ❄️ They’d never ask for it, but let’s show them all the love they deserve for going above and beyond for our kids! #larnedpride #lesfamily
We’re proud to recognize Savarah Hook as our JAG Student of the Month! Savarah’s hard work, positive attitude, and care for her peers make her a standout in every way. Here’s what her teachers had to say:
💬 "Savarah is an awesome kid to be around. She works hard and brings a positive attitude to class each day. What I admire most about Savarah is the way she looks out for her peers." – Mr. Keith
💬 "What I appreciate about Savarah is that she is very genuine in her conversation. She will stand up for something she believes in, yet she can still be open to another point of view. She will question something that doesn't make sense to her and wants to understand so she can form a fact-based opinion." – Mr. Lyman
Way to go, Savarah! #larnedpride
🚨 Super Chat Alert: Season 2, Episode 3! 🚨
We’re talking Visible Learning with Tommy Thompson (Corwin), Catrina McGurk (Director of Student Learning), and Lucia Hagerman & Jennifer Fitzpatrick (LMS/LHS Leadership Teams). Find out how these strategies are shaping the future of education at USD 495! #larnedpride
🎥 Tune in here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y58RNjfzbXI
We hope you stayed warm and enjoyed your snow day! Students return tomorrow, Wednesday, January 8—let’s make it a great second semester! #larnedpride
🏋️♀️ Sponsors Needed! 🏋️♂️ Indian Ink is looking for businesses to sponsor the February Powerlifting Meet t-shirts!
Your logo will go on the shirts, giving you awesome exposure while supporting the LHS Powerlifting program. All proceeds go directly to the team!
Email brooke.stahlecker@usd495.com or kristen.pontius@usd495.com to snag your spot! #larnedpride #bettertogether
Middle school wrestling will start on Monday January 13th. There will be an organizational meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) during lunch. Listen for the announcement.
The games at Ellsworth from tonight are now rescheduled for Thursday, February 13 (pending officials).
🏀 JV Girls (2Q): 4:30 PM
🏀 JV Boys (@ City Hall): 5:30 PM
🏀 Varsity Girls: 6:00 PM
🏀 Varsity Boys: 7:30 PM
Thanks for your understanding and support! #larnedpride
🎉 Our official Larned High School store is now open! 🎉 Get 20% OFF custom tees, hoodies, joggers, hats, and more. Shop now and show off your #LarnedPride!
🏃♂️ Hurry—this sale won’t last long! Check it out here: https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/kansas/larned/larned-high-school
Good evening USD 495 families, there will be no school, Tuesday, January 7th. The district will be operating in Phase 2 of our Inclement Weather Procedures. This is primarily due to the slick road conditions of our rural routes for transportation services to operate tomorrow. We encourage everyone to stay safe and use caution when traveling. Thank you for your understanding.
Due to a lack of teams being able to attend. We will be cancelling the scholars bowl meet scheduled for Tuesday, January 7th at Larned High School. #larnedpride
Hey families! Before students head back to school tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7, let’s do a quick refresh:
🎒 Backpacks: Clear out old papers and clutter to start fresh.
❄️ Coats, Hats & Gloves: Give them a wash to help fight germs and make sure to wear them tomorrow to stay warm. (Missing a coat or two? Have your child check the lost and found at school tomorrow!)
🔌 Chromebooks: Find those chargers, plug them in, and get devices ready to go at 100%!
We hope you’ve had an awesome winter break and enjoy this last day off before the second semester kicks off tomorrow! #larnedpride
We hope you’ve had a wonderful winter break! We want to remind you that students will return to school on Tuesday, January 7. The Fusion Bank calendar was printed before our official USD 495 calendar was released and shows an incorrect return date.
Thank you for understanding and stay safe and warm this weekend!
Every January, we take time to recognize the commitment and hard work of our school board members. These seven leaders—Brent Hemken, Jessie Pleasant, Tyson Steffen, Mike Myrick, Michelle Koch, Tyson Atteberry, and Buddy Tabler—make important decisions that shape the future for our students and staff at USD 495.
Though their efforts are often behind the scenes, their work makes a big difference in our schools and community. Thank you for your service and leadership! #larnedpride #bettertogether
2025, we’re coming for you! 🎉 #larnedpride
Larned’s population may be under 4,000, but our USD 495 Facebook page reached nearly 209,000 people in 2024! 🎉 Thanks to YOUR likes, shares, and comments, we’ve been able to highlight the incredible accomplishments of our students and staff at Ft. Larned. Every interaction helps boost the algorithm and spread the word even further. THANK YOU for following along, supporting our schools, and being part of our story! 🧡🖤 #larnedpride #bettertogether
Grab your popcorn! 🍿 Bring the kids to see The Christmas Chronicles on Thursday, January 2nd, at 2:00 PM at the Larned State Theater. Hosted by the Pawnee County Youth Initiative Foundation, it’s the perfect way to wrap up Christmas break. 🎥 #larnedpride #bettertogether
Check out the amazing projects coming out of Mr. Hewson’s wood shop—building skills that will last a lifetime! 🪚 #larnedpride
